2018 Jeep Cherokee Fifth generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Intake manifold | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
| 2.0 CRD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (2014.4–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| 2.0 CRD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (2014.4–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Alternator | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| At the cylinder head | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| At the cylinder head | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| High-pressure pump drive wheel | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| On exhaust manifold | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nuts. | |
| At the cylinder head | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 45.73 lbf⋅ft |
| Use bolts only four times. See figure 1. | |
| Second stage | 50.89 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 90° |
| Fourth stage | 90° |
| Fifth stage | 90° |
| Valve cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Use new screws. | |
| Second stage | 60° |
| Left-hand thread | 250.77 lbf⋅ft |
| 2.0 CRD with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (2014.4–) | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 100° |
| Vibration damper | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 40° |
| First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 40° |
| First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 40° |
| M10 | 39.83 lbf⋅ft |
| M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Toothed belt guard at the top | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| Toothed belt tightener | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Oil sump | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Camshaft sensor | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Crankshaft sensor | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Glow plugs | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
| Left | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Left | 115.8 lbf⋅ft |
| Right | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Left | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
| Right | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Left | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| Right | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| Exhaust manifold | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
| Starter | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 Jeep Cherokee user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Jeep warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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